Let’s bring back pressed metal tin. Well, I’m not sure it ever left, but I love seeing this product pop up in the interior design world. In the last house I built we did a pressed metal tin splash-back. And I loved it! I haven’t used any in my current…
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The penny tile is still here!
The penny tile has been around forever, but they seem to be making more of a statement in the contemporary design world lately. They lend themselves well to the bathroom and laundry spaces, but I have seen them pop up as a kitchen splashback too. I love them, and think…
Looking for a bathroom layout?
Hi there! I went searching for a bathroom layout idea and came across so many. I love looking at how people have configured their bathroom and I always look straight for the toilet. I hate seeing the toilet as the first thing. When deciding on a bathroom layout, it’s important…
Black bathroom hardware
Black bathroom hardware looks like it’s here to stay and has certainly been increasing in popularity. It can really make your bathroom space pop! It feels modern and adds a little bit of drama to a plain space. Black hardware includes taps, towel rails, shower heads, shower frames and even…
The Block 2017: Master Suite Reveals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today. It was Master Suite reveal this week. And of course the show didn’t go down without a whole pile of drama! Jason and Sarah didn’t finish so there are no rooms from them this week. After receiving three zeros from the judges –…
Spray your own flat black bathroom hooks
Last year I updated my bathroom vanity taps to black ones from MEIR. I love them, but I wanted to also change that towel ring there on the left (I have them in both bathrooms). I know this is a crappy photo but I didn’t get a chance to take…
Add a touch of luxury to your bathroom with EMPORIA®
Brought to you by EMPORIA®. How do you create a bit of luxury in your own home? Have you ever been to a fancy hotel and just fallen in love with the feel and ambience in the bathroom? Has it made you feel relaxed, warm and tranquil? What about trying to…
How to add value to Kitchens & Bathrooms + WIN a $30,000 room makeover with ME!
Brought to by EnergyAustralia. A busy housing market, reality TV shows and the willingness of people to give DIY a go is prompting Australians to renovate their houses in droves. And never has there been a more inspirational time, with images and ideas readily at your fingertips thanks to social media. Tutorials…
A mini bathroom makeover
A couple of weeks ago I got in a mood and decided my bathrooms needed a freshen up. I hated the grout, it wasn’t great to start with and it was a yucky colour, bits had fallen out and I didn’t want dramas down the track, so I decided to…
Groutless shower ideas
Groutless? Yes, I don’t think that’s a real word, but it should be! After re-grouting my showers over the past couple of weeks I am over tiles and grout. Why is there such a thing? I like low maintenance and I started searching for ideas (for next house one day!)…
9 bathroom vignettes
I feel like I need a good bathroom spruce up around here. I have 3 boys and I am trying to think of ways to keep the bathroom looking good (and less messy!). We go through towels here like we do a loaf of bread. So usually I give the…
Using CSR Gyprock for niches & bulkheads
Are you planning a home build or renovation? Have you thought about niches and bulkheads using Gyprock? Popular home improvement shows like The Block proves Australia’s love affair with building and renovation sees no sign of slowing down. The Block continues to inspire homeowners with ideas and design and keep them informed…
Carly & Leighton and Jess & Ayden win this week on Reno Rumble
Team Carly & Leighton and Jess & Ayden win this week on Reno Rumble which takes them through to the finale! What did you think of their rooms? Below are the photos from their combined Living/Dining/Outdoor area… … Jess and Ayden presented a spectacular kitchen, adding value and sophistication to…
Living/Dining/Bathroom + we say goodbye to Josh & Jenna and Kyal & Kara on Reno Rumble
We say goodbye to Josh & Jenna and Kyal & Kara on Reno Rumble this week…. awwww! And they were smashing it too! What a great job they did and some fantastci homes were tranformed. So proud of them. Let’s look at Josh and Jenna’s understated and elegant living and…
Josh & Jenna’s Hamptons bathroom on Reno Rumble!
I have always loved a splash of the Hamptons – and of course Josh and Jenna nailed it as always on Reno Rumble this week. A word from Jenna – “Marble Herringbone tiles were the feature, custom vanity, Venetian plaster walls meant we didn’t need tiles in the Shower on…